Installing Windows Media

I have just switched from a PC to my new iMac and love it! However, I can't seem to play small video clips, gif animations, wmv, etc. I tried downloading Windows Media Player from www.mactopia.com and when I open the application I receive a message "Error opening movie. The movie could not be opened."
Then I tried downloading Flip4Mac. I get a message "Flip4Mac WMV cannot be installed on this computer. This version of Flip4Mac WMV Player cannot be installed on Intel-based hardware. Check again soon for a compatible version."
I don't get it. Does anyone know why I am getting these messages? Thanking you all in advance.

You might want to try posting in the QuickTime for Mac forum. You'll be more likely to get help there than you will here in the QuickTime for Windows forum.
But if you have an Intel-based Mac, the release version of the Flip4Mac codec won't work since it's not Intel native. There's a beta version of the upcoming Intel version; search the QuickTime for Mac forum for "flip4mac universal" and you'll find the link.

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I am using Firefox 3.6.13 and have installed Windows Media Player 1.0.0.8 for Firefox. However, if I attempt to open a file with a .wmv extension it appears to function properly, except, that I cannot "play" the file. What am I doing wrong?

# Question
I am using Firefox 3.6.13 and have installed Windows Media Player 1.0.0.8 for Firefox. However, if I attempt to open a file with a .wmv extension it appears to function properly, except, that I cannot "play" the file. What am I doing wrong?

You probably have not seen anyone reporting the exact same problem as you. All three crash reports have the same crash signature and as currently ranked 67 it is not the commonest of reasons for a crash.
I hope you enter your email contact information when reporting crashes. I note you see this crash when using videos, others may possibly see this crash in other circumstances.
You have already tried the obvious, attempts at a fix so it is now down to wait and see, maybe developers working on the bug will report something or fix it.
Did you try my suggestion of installing portable ESR ?
For forum cross referencing purposes
* Crash Reports for Crash IDs <br />bp-71697f5d-41d4-48ae-9db9-3e6302130607<br /> bp-6e1347bc-153f-433a-9c35-a5f022130607<br /> bp-92a533a2-9e09-4c1e-8df7-deb4c2130607
*(all three) Crash Signature: EnumSoftwareMFTs(_GUID const&, unsigned int, __MIDL___MIDL_itf_mfobjects_0000_0006_0003 const*, __MIDL___MIDL_itf_mfobjects_0000_0006_0003 const*, IMFActivate***, unsigned int*)
* Related bug 858667 NEW crash in mozilla::wmf::MFTEnumEx @ EnumSoftwareMFTs
*I note this was first seen in Fx21 and is 100% Windows 7
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Pre-installed Windows Media?

Does the iMac (10.5.1) come with any Windows Media programs/files, etc. pre-installed? This question is asked because TechTool Pro 4.6.1 identifies minor problems with files in this area. I installed Windows Media upon the first day of using the iMac, and I recall that the installation didn't proceed smoothly --- and I'm now using RealAudio Player. I'd like to uninstall all files/programs related to Windows Media (and possibly attempt reinstallation from scratch at some later date).
What I'd like to know is if any of the Windows Media files should be left on the HD.
Does typing "media" in the Finder "Search" identify all that is associated with Windows Media?

The Mac doesn't come pre-installed with anything Windows Media related, no.
In fact, Windows Media Player is no longer supported (or even distributed) by Microsoft. It's not a universal binary either. They provide a link so you can get Telestream's Flip4Mac for free. I'd recommend trying/using that rather than using WMP or Real -- go to the WMP site and you'll see a download link.

Installed windows media player but still cannot play some files

I've installed windows media player for mac but some sites still ask me to download, have you encountered the same problem before?

Most sites require Windows media player version 10 or 11. The latest version available for mac is version 9. So are still not able to play the content.
An alternative is to download Flip4Mac from http://www.flip4mac.com
I have downloaded and installed this software and found that it serves as a good substitute.

Downloading and installing windows media components for quicktime

I am relatively new to Mac and haven't really installed much other than Handbrake. I was trying to install windows media components for quicktime or even windows media player for quicktime in order to play .wmv files. However, anytime I click to download something, NOTHING HAPPENS. No download appears, nothing goes to my download stack, nothing installs. Is there something I need to know when attempting to download and install something on my Mac that I may not just know coming over from the dark side of windows?
any help is appreciated

Yes, good advise...Flip4Mac is essential for WMV content. Here's a list of other things you might need for the various formats out there.
VLC
Real Player
Perian
Adobe Flash
Streamclip

Can't open .bin file (trying to install windows media player)

I'm trying to install windows media player on my brand new macbook pro. I downloaded the .bin file and have installed Stuffit Expander. When i try to open the .bin file, stuffit opens to the progress window and tells me that its preparing but nothing happens. it just freezes on me. i've openeother .bin files with no problem. How can I open this .bin file?
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I hope you are aware that the Windows Media Player plug-in will not work with Safari because it's not a universal binary. Furthermore, WMP is no longer supported by Microsoft for the Mac. Instead you should download and install Flip4Mac (www.versiontracker.com or www.macupdate.com.)
Although the WMP plug-in for Safari will not work on an Intel Mac, the player will work fine through the Rosetta emulator. If you are insistent upon using WMP with Safari, then after you install WMP and the plug-in, select Safari's application icon, press COMMAND-I to open the Get Info window. Check the option "Open using Rosetta." This will force Safari to run as a PPC app.
If Stuffit Expander will not open the .bin archive then check to be sure you are using the current version of it. If you continue having problems then try using TheUnarchiver instead (www.versiontracker.com or www.macupdate.com.) It's also possible you have a defective download.
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Installing windows media player on my ibook G4

I have on several occasions now attempted to download and install wmp on my ibook (only because some radio stations need it to work) and I get as far as downloading it either to the desktop or in a folder in the documents section, then when I click on the icon in order to install it nothing happens only the itunes start up - but there is no mention of windows media player wherever I look. I know it's probably something really obvious but for the life of me I can't work it out. I hope someone out there can - they usually do.
thanks in advance
anne adshead

Windows media player 9 is still available and downloadable for mac, there's just no updates. Flip4mac is a terrible piece of software in my experience.
Do you have Aladdin Stuffit Expander installed? It sounds like you're missing that to expand the download file. Once you have installed Windows media player, then Safari will use it automatically [which is highly recommended as myself and plenty others have found the other to be impossible to use].
Here's the link and down at the bottom of the page you'll find the instructions with the link to Stuffit expander.
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.aspx?pid=download&location=/mac/download/ misc/winmp_osx.xml&secid=80&ssid=8&flgnosysreq=True
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Installing windows media player 9

I trying installing windows media player 9 but it will not install after the downloading
Any ideas or help

As mentioned, F4M is a better alternative to WMP since Microsoft is no longer updating WMP for Macs.
For everyday use, F4M is great. If you run into any files that won't play with it, I suggest you take a look at VLC. It is a great program to have around since it plays just about anything you will run into.

Install Windows Media Player with GPO

Hello,
I want to install Windows Media Player on multiple machines by using a GPO. Anyone who knows how to do this? Because I have little experience doing this. but figured this should be pretty easy. Any other way is appreciated, as long as it is managable.
Thanks in advance.
Rense Hartog

Hi,
Thanks for posting.
Please see steps here for step by step instructions:
http://www.linglom.com/administration/deploy-windows-media-player-using-group-policy-part-i-make-an-msi-installer/
Thanks
Denis
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Can you install : Windows Media Server?

2003 or 2008??? if not .. I have Flash Media Streaming Server ..linux?? Red Hat?
if not Parallels ??

David Vafa wrote:
can you install : Windows Media Server?
it should work, according to this (rather old) discussion: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=2291517#post2291517.
Apple says in [this|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1461] support article:
Requirements
A full, single-disc version of Windows 7 (Mac OS X v10.6 or later only), Windows Vista, Windows XP Home Edition or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later. Boot Camp does not include Windows. You must provide your own properly licensed installation disc. Important: A Windows XP installation disc must include Service Pack 2 (SP2). You cannot install an earlier version of Windows and upgrade to Windows XP, nor install an earlier version of Windows XP and update it to SP2. _*Media Center, OEM, and upgrade versions of Windows XP are not recommended*_.
but they don't say it's not possible.
good luck !
JGG

Cannot install windows media player

i downloaded windows media player for mac but cannot install it on my macbook pro. its giving me an error that it is not supported on this system. Is there an easy way to install it, or is there a version avaialbe for macbook pro?

Flip4Mac will not work on Intel Macs as its not Universal yet.
If anyone here wants a Universal plugin for WMV content and cannot wait for Flip4Mac to go Universal try Popwire Tech.
http://www.popwire.com/productinfo.php?cPath=1&productsid=7
Its free for playback of WMV in QT but you have to pay if you want to encode to WMV.

How do I install Windows Media Player on iBook

I have downloaded Windows Media Player to my desktop, but do not know how to find an appropiate progam in which to install it with. I would very much like to satch sports over the internet and Windows media palyer is required for most of my current subscriptions.
Forgive my ignorance, as it is my first day with an iBook or any Mac for that matter. (Really prefer it over my past PC's thus far)
Thanks to all.

Stuffit Expander is required to open the WMP download
any many others you'll encounter while using a Mac.
It's available free from Stuffit.com.
Thanks. Will do.

I installed windows media player addon on firfox and it dosen't work. How do i fix this?

I didn't have windows media player add-on on firefox 4.0.1. Now it asked me to install it, i installed it and it doesn't work. It says i am missing windows media player add-on. So i how do i fix this?

Hi Eskil007,
If you are having issues using Touch ID for purchases, you may find the following article helpful:
iPhone 5s: Using Touch ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5883
Regards,
- Brenden

Windows 7 Enterprise N SP1 64bit - inability to install Windows Media Player

Hello,
For last two days I am strugling to install WMP on to W7 ENT SP1 N 64bit.
This is now driving me crazy - thats what I have done till now :
I have two machines installed with Win 7 Ent N SP1 64 bit.
On both there is no possibility to install Media Feature Pack (Windows6.1-KB968211-x64-RefreshPkg)
Installer stops on windows (installing update 1 from 1.......) and CBS.log is growing very fast during the "installation".
I have left PC for at least 10 hours but nothing happens (and CBS.log grew till 154 GB!!!!).
The other computer acts the same.
What I have tried till now :
-sfc scan
-chkdsk scan
-renaming SoftwareDistribution folder
-disabling antivirus
Finally I have performed "Windows Upgrade Repair" which allowed me to install the update manually on administrator account.
Unfortunatelly after restart - there was some info about reverting failed update ??? and "Media features" and Media Pack was gone. Tried again and the same thing happened. At the third time the installation stuck on "Installing update screen"
and CBS.log started to grow again,
All automatic updates can be installed without any issues.
I cannot understand why you makes all thing so complicated - turning simple installation files into updates which does not work.
Please assist,
Best Regards
Greg

Hi,
I was looking for all possible solution I could find before :
- Clean boot - no effect
- Manual installation - the only way I know to install this patch - still failed
- System Update Readiness Tool - detected no issues
- sfc scan - no issues
- fsutil resource setautoreset true
C:\ - no effect
- System Upgrade - no effect
- all antivirus and firewall disabled - anyway I am trying to install this at offline patch
- patch downloaded with different browsers
I will be appriciated for help. Is there any way to register all librarires related to WMP 12 manually ?
Many Thanks
Greg
I have come up with "workaround" - my issue was related to inability to run GTA V without proper WMP installation,
I have managed to copy some libraries from Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Bit /system32 folder and register them in my system. I have also copied Windows Media Player folder to my Program Files (x86).
Here is a list of dll's I have registered :
mf.dll
mfplat.dll
mfreadwrite.dll
WMASF.DLL
wmcodecdspps.dll
WMNetMgr.dll
wmp.dll
wmpcm.dll
WmpDui.dll
wmpdxm.dll
wmpeffects.dll
WMPEncEn.dll
WMPhoto.dll
wmploc.DLL
wmpmde.dll
wmpps.dll
wmpshell.dll
wmpsrcwp.dll
wmsgapi.dll
WMSPDMOD.DLL
WMSPDMOE.DLL
WMVCORE.DLL
WMVDECOD.DLL
wmvdspa.dll
WMVENCOD.DLL
WMVSDECD.DLL
WMVSENCD.DLL
WMVXENCD.DLL
I know it was a long shot but it works :) Now GTA V is running :)
To bulk register these dll's i have used a following code saves as a *.cmd file (all you need to do is to drag&drop libraries onto this file)
@echo off
echo registering files....
:check
if not test%1==test goto run
goto end
:run
echo registering: %1 .....
regsvr32 "%1" /s
shift
goto check
:end
pause
exit
That is it,
Hopefully someone will not be forced to sit 40 hours and think what to do when Medai feature pack cannot be installed.
Still it would not be easier to get normal WMP installer ? Instead of that I had to struglle with one update which god knows why cannot be installed.
P.S.
It will not allow to run Windows Media Player !!!! It will just allow to play GTA V which needs some WMP libraries to run.
Best Regards
Greg

Cannot install Windows Media Player 11 plugin. Not even manually

Since I can't install the Windows Media Player 11 plugin through the plugins section, I tried installing it manually from the link http://port25.technet.com/pages/windows-media-player-firefox-plugin-download.aspx multiple times and it still will not show up in about:plugins. I followed instructions from Firefox and rebooted after the install and still won't show up. I am using Windows 7 64 bit and have the latest version of Firefox. cannot play videos embedded in websites that support windows media streaming.

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